Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1
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![Canon PowerShot G3 X front Canon PowerShot G3 X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X/Canon-G3-X-front.jpg)
![Fujifilm FinePix S1 front Fujifilm FinePix S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1/Fujifilm-S1-front.jpg)
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
- Launched June 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
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The G3 X was brought out 18 months later than the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G3 X grades versus the Fujifilm S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Fujifilm S1
G3 X | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+700k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon G3 X
Fujifilm S1 | G3 X | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S1
G3 X | Fujifilm S1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Check the Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X and the Fujifilm S1.
![Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and Fujifilm S1 is 60 and 60 respectively.
![Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm S1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger G3 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G3 X | Fujifilm FinePix S1 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-06-18 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 733 grams (1.62 lb) | 680 grams (1.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 521 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $849 | $400 |